France secures Usmanov EU delisting
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France secured removal of oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, prompting shock among Brussels diplomats and heightening concerns about EU unity as Baltic states imposed national measures.
by Steve Peers
EU sanctions another Russian propagandist
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Russian hybrid threats: EU lists Xenia Fedorova over information manipulation activities
The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against a Russian individual responsible for engaging in Russia’s continued hybrid activities, notably information manipulation and interference.
www.consilium.europa.eu
September 24, 2026 at 1:53 PM
EU sanctions another Russian propagandist
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
by Steve Peers
EU unilaterally removes tariffs on many imports from Armenia for two years, to assist that country after Russia imposed sanctions on it
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Armenia: Council adopts temporary trade measures to reduce import tariffs
The Council adopted temporary trade-liberalisation measures to support Armenian exports following trade restrictions recently imposed by Russia
www.consilium.europa.eu
September 24, 2026 at 1:40 PM
EU unilaterally removes tariffs on many imports from Armenia for two years, to assist that country after Russia imposed sanctions on it
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Russia is stepping up its campaign to weaken Europe and undermine its support for Ukraine. @hannanotte.bsky.social provides an informed and lucid assessment of what Putin is put to, how far he might go, and how European countries should respond. (£/free trial). samf.substack.com/p/putins-cam...?
Putin’s campaign against Europe
How far will he go?
samf.substack.com
September 24, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Russia is stepping up its campaign to weaken Europe and undermine its support for Ukraine. @hannanotte.bsky.social provides an informed and lucid assessment of what Putin is put to, how far he might go, and how European countries should respond. (£/free trial). samf.substack.com/p/putins-cam...?
Reposted by Lawrence Freedman, Steve Peers
New post out:
We have a fascinating guest post looking at how Putin has ratcheted up his campaign against Europe - through hybrid warfare, global alliances and support for malicious actors.
Also looks at whether/how the escalation will continue.
samf.substack.com/p/putins-cam...
We have a fascinating guest post looking at how Putin has ratcheted up his campaign against Europe - through hybrid warfare, global alliances and support for malicious actors.
Also looks at whether/how the escalation will continue.
samf.substack.com/p/putins-cam...
Putin’s campaign against Europe
How far will he go?
samf.substack.com
September 24, 2026 at 8:27 AM
New post out:
We have a fascinating guest post looking at how Putin has ratcheted up his campaign against Europe - through hybrid warfare, global alliances and support for malicious actors.
Also looks at whether/how the escalation will continue.
samf.substack.com/p/putins-cam...
We have a fascinating guest post looking at how Putin has ratcheted up his campaign against Europe - through hybrid warfare, global alliances and support for malicious actors.
Also looks at whether/how the escalation will continue.
samf.substack.com/p/putins-cam...
Fedorova sanctioned by EU (including the freezing of assets)
L'UE sanctionne la chroniqueuse russe pro-Kremlin Xenia Fedorova
L'UE sanctionne la chroniqueuse russe pro-Kremlin Xenia Fedorova
La chroniqueuse russe Xenia Fedorova a été sanctionnée par l'UE jeudi pour avoir relayé des discours propagandistes russes dans le contexte de la guerre en Ukraine. Elle est déjà interdite de territoire français pour ces mêmes raisons.
f24.my
September 24, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Fedorova sanctioned by EU (including the freezing of assets)
by Scott Lucas
#Zelensky: “Ukrainians did not choose this war. We choose not to die, not to lose our country, our families, not to lose our independence, our freedom"
Warns #Putin will not settle for #Donbas in eastern #Ukraine but will try to overrun other cities
Calls for tougher sanctions on #Russia
Warns #Putin will not settle for #Donbas in eastern #Ukraine but will try to overrun other cities
Calls for tougher sanctions on #Russia
#UkraineWar, Day 1,674: #Zelensky to UN — “We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country”
#Ukraine #UNGA
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#Ukraine #UNGA
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Ukraine War, Day 1,674: Zelensky to UN - "We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country" - EA WorldView
Addressing UN General Assembly in New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks of Ukraine defiance of Russia's 55-month full-scale invasion.
eaworldview.com
September 24, 2026 at 6:52 AM
V concerning story, impressive research…
FT Exclusive: Billions of dollars of Rosneft’s foreign earnings were funnelled through a Kremlin-backed money laundering network, putting the state oil group at the heart of Russia’s efforts to circumvent sanctions and supply its war in Ukraine. ft.trib.al/eYbw0gW
September 24, 2026 at 6:44 PM
V concerning story, impressive research…
by Scott Lucas
#Denmark defense intelligence service warns of #Russia “escalating” hybrid war v. #NATO allies w “greater consequences for targeted countries than in the past"
"Russia has intensified its use of sabotage, destructive cyber attacks and is attacking targets in Europe w drones"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
"Russia has intensified its use of sabotage, destructive cyber attacks and is attacking targets in Europe w drones"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,674: #Zelensky to UN — “We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country”
#Ukraine #UNGA
eaworldview.com/2026/09/ukra...
#Ukraine #UNGA
eaworldview.com/2026/09/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,674: Zelensky to UN - "We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country" - EA WorldView
Addressing UN General Assembly in New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks of Ukraine defiance of Russia's 55-month full-scale invasion.
eaworldview.com
September 24, 2026 at 10:44 AM
#Denmark defense intelligence service warns of #Russia “escalating” hybrid war v. #NATO allies w “greater consequences for targeted countries than in the past"
"Russia has intensified its use of sabotage, destructive cyber attacks and is attacking targets in Europe w drones"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
"Russia has intensified its use of sabotage, destructive cyber attacks and is attacking targets in Europe w drones"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
Joint statement from 51 countries condemns #Russia attacks on #Ukraine ports and on shipping in the Black Sea, calling for safe passage
Russia's airstrikes are trying to enforce a blockade of the ports, crippling agricultural exports and threatening food security
#UkraineWar
Russia's airstrikes are trying to enforce a blockade of the ports, crippling agricultural exports and threatening food security
#UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,674: #Zelensky to UN — “We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country”
#Ukraine #UNGA
eaworldview.com/2026/09/ukra...
#Ukraine #UNGA
eaworldview.com/2026/09/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,674: Zelensky to UN - "We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country" - EA WorldView
Addressing UN General Assembly in New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks of Ukraine defiance of Russia's 55-month full-scale invasion.
eaworldview.com
September 24, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Joint statement from 51 countries condemns #Russia attacks on #Ukraine ports and on shipping in the Black Sea, calling for safe passage
Russia's airstrikes are trying to enforce a blockade of the ports, crippling agricultural exports and threatening food security
#UkraineWar
Russia's airstrikes are trying to enforce a blockade of the ports, crippling agricultural exports and threatening food security
#UkraineWar
Reposted by David Darmofal
Russia could attack Nato country within months, Denmark warns www.ft.com/content/b414...
Russia could attack Nato country within months, Denmark warns
Intelligence service cites ‘low but growing risk’ of troop movement into neighbouring country or attack on infrastructure
www.ft.com
September 24, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Russia could attack Nato country within months, Denmark warns www.ft.com/content/b414...
Reposted by François Guesnet
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky: Today, the Russians launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv just as we were discussing the Lindsey Graham law and the need to tighten sanctions at a meeting with congressmen. Russia will not end this war without pressure. There were flashes of explosions in the sky.
September 24, 2026 at 7:17 AM
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky: Today, the Russians launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv just as we were discussing the Lindsey Graham law and the need to tighten sanctions at a meeting with congressmen. Russia will not end this war without pressure. There were flashes of explosions in the sky.
by Scott Lucas
#Poland Prime Minister Tusk: 2 border crossings briefly evacuated this morning amid #Russia attacks on western #Ukraine
"This situation requires us to act very decisively here in #Poland, to cooperate w Ukraine, but also to warn Europe and our European partners that these are truly difficult times"
"This situation requires us to act very decisively here in #Poland, to cooperate w Ukraine, but also to warn Europe and our European partners that these are truly difficult times"
#UkraineWar, Day 1,674: #Zelensky to UN — “We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country”
#Ukraine #UNGA
eaworldview.com/2026/09/ukra...
#Ukraine #UNGA
eaworldview.com/2026/09/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,674: Zelensky to UN - "We Choose Not to Die, Not to Lose Our Country" - EA WorldView
Addressing UN General Assembly in New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks of Ukraine defiance of Russia's 55-month full-scale invasion.
eaworldview.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Reposted by Bessma Momani
Hungary says it plans to end reliance on Russian energy by 2035... but first it wants another pass from Washington to keep buying Russian oil and gas. The current U.S. exemption expires Nov. 21. Will Trump still feel so giving with Orban out of office? t.me/radiogovorit...
Говорит Москва
В Венгрии заявили о планах добиться от США продления разрешения на закупку газа в РФ
Будапешт также намерен получить одобрение на приобретение нефти, отметила вице-премьер, министр иностранных дел Ан...
t.me
September 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Hungary says it plans to end reliance on Russian energy by 2035... but first it wants another pass from Washington to keep buying Russian oil and gas. The current U.S. exemption expires Nov. 21. Will Trump still feel so giving with Orban out of office? t.me/radiogovorit...